Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, Kuching · Completed · Subsale
The Podium
A mixed development by Chen Ling Development combining apartments, commercial space and strata-titled shops, with 395 units, mainly of 3 and 4 bedrooms from 928 to 1,400 sq ft, plus dual-key units.
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The Podium at a glance
Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.
Development
The Podium
By Chen Ling Development Sdn Bhd (Chen Ling Group)
Address
Q3A Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce
93200 Kuching
Tenure
Leasehold
Confirm the remaining lease on the title
Completion
Dec 2022 (developer’s IQI record)
The Borneo Post reported the project complete in July 2023; it had been set for 2022 completion in 2018
Units
395
Apartments alongside shops and commercial space
Building
14 storeys over 1 basement
Serviced-apartment block set on 144 four-storey strata shops, with apartments on floors 1–13 per the developer’s key plans; Chen Ling’s 10-storey corporate tower stands on the same 8-acre site, a former golf driving range opposite AEON Mall
Layouts
928–1,400 sq ft
Mainly 3 or 4 bedrooms with 2 or 3 bathrooms; the developer also sells dual-key units, and rental listings show 2+1-bedroom and small studio units
Foreign buyers
Possible, with state approval
Strata unit: no Sarawak minimum under the 2019 Direction; 2026 asking prices about RM550,000–720,000
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at The Podium
City-fringe apartments above shops, close to a private hospital. Here is the case, and what to check.
Shops downstairs
The apartments sit within a mixed development with retail and strata-titled shops, so daily errands are close at hand.
Central location
The developer puts Timberland Medical Centre within 1 km, and the city centre and Kuching International Airport within about 15 minutes.
Rooftop facilities
An infinity pool, Jacuzzi, gym, sauna and a 12th-floor rooftop garden, plus an overhead bridge to AEON Mall.
What to weigh: shared with commercial
Homes share the site with shops, so check how service charges are split, how parking is allocated and how busy the access is. It is leasehold, and the list price does not show today’s value.
The development
The Podium, decoded
A 14-storey apartment block over 144 four-storey strata shops and commercial space, on an 8-acre site opposite AEON Mall.
Facilities
As listed by the developer (IQI listing and Chen Ling website) and SarawakProjects.com.
Leisure
Pool and fitness
- Infinity pool
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Sauna
- Rooftop garden (12th floor)
Access
Parking and links
- Overhead bridge to AEON Mall
- 1,000+ parking bays, at least one per unit
Mixed use
On site
- Retail shops
- Strata-titled shops
- Commercial space
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 7 The Podium layouts
7 layout types. Sizes and drawings from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Other layouts may exist; ask for the full list. Apartment sizes range from about 928 to 1,400 sq ft; ask Jason for the size of each type. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at The Podium
Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest layout | 928 sq ft | RM560,000–600,000 | – | 2 |
| – | about 1,000–1,100 sq ft | RM550,000–633,000 | – | 7 |
Gallery
The Podium in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where The Podium sits
Q3A Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Hj. Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, 93200 Kuching, Sarawak.
The recorded numbers
What units here sell and rent for
Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Asking price 3 bedrooms, 933–1,094 sq ft (15 listings) | RM550,000 – RM720,000 · about RM531–695 psf | iProperty listings, Aug–Sep 2026 |
| Asking rent 2+1 and 3 bedrooms | About RM2,300 – RM2,800 a month | PropertyGuru listings, Aug–Sep 2026 |
| Asking rent small studio (1 listing) | About RM1,400 a month | PropertyGuru listing, Sep 2026 |
| Developer list price (launch) on the IQI listing | RM623,000 – RM1,017,000 | IQI Project Centre, 2026 |
No transacted figures were found on EdgeProp or Brickz, so these are asking prices and rents seen on iProperty and PropertyGuru between August and early October 2026. Many of the sale listings repeat the same 1,094 sq ft unit at RM633,000, so the real spread of choice is narrower than the count suggests. The launch row is the developer’s list price on IQI. Ask Jason for recorded sales before you offer.
Track record
About Chen Ling Development Sdn Bhd (Chen Ling Group)
The Podium is developed by Chen Ling Development Sdn Bhd, part of Chen Ling Group. The developer describes it as a mixed development of commercial space, apartments and strata-titled shops, with a retail mix aimed partly at young entrepreneurs.
The Borneo Post reported in July 2023 that Chen Ling Group had built more than 5,000 homes and 500 commercial units in Sarawak over about 20 years, and described The Podium’s retail frontage as a large street mall.
Around the building
What is near The Podium
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Biaramas Express~1.6 km
- Boelevard Transit Point~2.0 km
- Kuching City Center Bus Station~3.4 km
🛍️ Malls
- AEON Mall Kuching Central~200 m
- Wisma Saberkas~1.1 km
- Kozi Square~1.5 km
🎓 Schools
- Sunny Hill School~800 m
- Unitar Colledge~800 m
- SJK (C) St. Paul (M)~1.0 km
- SK Catholic English (M)~1.0 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- UNIMAS Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences~1.3 km
- Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Batu Lintang~1.5 km
- Cyberjaya College Kuching~1.7 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Timberland Medical Centre~800 m
- Hospital Umum Sarawak~1.7 km
- Borneo Medical Centre~2.4 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.
Is it for you?
Which kind of buyer are you?
The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.
🏠 Living here yourself
Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.
💰 Buying to rent out
Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.
👨👩👧 Family with children
Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.
✈️ Buying from overseas
Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.
Straight talk
What I will not hide from you
Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.
- ⚠️ Leasehold title. Check how many years remain on the lease; banks lend less, and buyers pay less, as the lease gets shorter.
- ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.
The real cost
What buying here costs in 2026
Worked example for a unit at RM630,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.
| Malaysian buyer (90% loan) | Foreign buyer (70% loan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | RM630,000 | RM630,000 |
| Down payment | RM63,000 | RM189,000 |
| Loan amount | RM567,000 | RM441,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM12,900 | RM50,400 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM2,835 | RM2,205 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM8,154 | RM8,154 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM7,474 | RM5,954 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM94,363 | RM255,713 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | Set by each state; ask me for the figure |
Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
How many units are there, and what sizes?
395 units on the IQI listing, mostly with 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2 or 3 bathrooms, from 928 to 1,400 sq ft. The developer also sells dual-key units, and rental listings show some 2+1-bedroom and small studio units.
Is The Podium freehold?
No. It is leasehold on a residential title, so check the remaining lease with your lawyer.
Can a foreigner buy at The Podium?
Yes, with state approval. Law firms citing Sarawak’s 2019 Direction say strata units carry no minimum value for foreign buyers, though some guides quote RM600,000, so confirm with your lawyer. Developer list prices ran from RM623,000 to RM1,017,000, while 2026 asking prices were about RM550,000 to RM720,000, so check the figure that applies. Approval comes through the Land and Survey Department, Sarawak, before you sign; you must buy in your own name, and transfers of homes to foreigners pay 8% stamp duty from 1 January 2026.
What does an apartment at The Podium rent for?
Asking rents on PropertyGuru between August and September 2026 were about RM2,300 to RM2,800 a month for 2+1 and 3-bedroom units, with a small studio at about RM1,400. These are asking rents, not signed leases.
Di manakah The Podium?
The Podium terletak di Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Hj. Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, Kuching, kira-kira 15 minit dari pusat bandar dan Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuching, menurut pemaju. Sewa tawaran unit 3 bilik sekitar RM2,300 hingga RM2,800 sebulan (PropertyGuru, Ogos–September 2026).
The Podium 有哪些户型？
主要为三房或四房，两至三间浴室，面积介于928至1,400平方尺；发展商也推出双钥匙（dual-key）单位，租赁广告中另有2+1房及小型套房单位。
Which schools are near The Podium?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sunny Hill School (~800 m), Unitar Colledge (~800 m), SJK (C) St. Paul (M) (~1.0 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near The Podium?
The nearest stations on map data are Biaramas Express (~1.6 km), Boelevard Transit Point (~2.0 km), Kuching City Center Bus Station (~3.4 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to The Podium?
The nearest hospital on map data is Timberland Medical Centre (~800 m), and the nearest mall is AEON Mall Kuching Central (~200 m).
How much cash do I need to buy at The Podium?
For a unit at RM630,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM5,954 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM94,363, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.
Jason Lim
10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.